I have used it for all my Depron flying aircraft. With profile designs 2D suits me fine. I've been able to modify CamExpert to turn out suitable GCode for my Hobby mill running Linuxcnc.You can see the results at http://srlfoamies.com . I only work part time so I'm hoping to soon produce some extra income from it.srl

Nice flying aircraft models! Thanks for sharing that! How long last the batteries?Right now it seems to me that we have a Aerial Drone Quad copter boom with cameras - maybe something what you could also build? Ok - just kidding - I know, that is a complete different story ...

srl wrote:I've been able to modify CamExpert to turn out suitable GCode for my Hobby mill running Linuxcnc.

Have you notice that there is a new CAM add-on for QCAD? Maybe you like to test it for your Hobby mill.viewtopic.php?f=16&t=2409

For the moment I'll be staying with Cam-Expert as I have the G-code Z depth variables and F(speed) linked to layer names. I have paths for rapid move so all I have to do is select the start and when it finds layer "end' a M30 is made to the file. Being able to select contour and output G-code would be great but I don't know if its classes are available In standard Qcad.My business plan is based on the high cost of freight to Australia from Europe . Its only a small market.

I've spent the last week and a bit on making the change to Qcad3-cam and its done, well a little bit of practical testing to go. I did a little C++ years ago and its come in handy. Boland C++ is long gone!Z variable setting to layer name as well as feedrate, rapid and G41-42 offset. It works on CNClinux so variables seem to be #10 upwards. I use a capital letter in the layer name to set it along with a value(# and Z). A 'R' in the name turns a line into a Rapid and if no G41-42 is in then a G40 appears to send it back to center .So Qcad has been used to test my programming skills.srl

srl wrote:I did a little C++ years ago and its come in handy. Boland C++ is long gone!

Excellent feed back, it just goes to prove that things we learn never go unwasted . I'm sure you will have good things in mind for QCAD/CAM. Please feel free to share any good tips, projects or indeed scripts here on the forum .

I am making a cloud application that creates drawings automatically from user data. I have built a php engine that produces dxf files but cannot find anybody with enough dxf knowledge to make the files viable. I was very please to find QCAD because it seems to be the solution that will bring my application to life. It looks very powerful and programmable.

I am using QCAD mostly to create floorplans vis-a-vis the electrical bits (wiring and the like) of a building. Not too long ago, when a friend moved in a new rent, we have used QCAD very extensively to plan the space for furniture and things (that is, she commandeered and I did the eye-rolling bit). It was invaluable help, probably saving her a lot of frustration and me a lot of extra work.

There's always the little mechanical design things too, and sometimes just the general goofing around, just for fun and trying things out - you never know when will it come handy .